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Dependants Residency Permit (Children)

Residency Pathway Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

3-7 days

Application Fee

95 BHD

Stay Duration

1-2 years

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Residence permit for children under 24 of a work visa holder in Bahrain, tied to the parent's employment sponsorship.

This permit allows children under the age of 24 to reside in Bahrain under their parent's sponsorship. The sponsor must meet income requirements and maintain a valid work permit. The permit is renewable as long as the child remains eligible.

Fee Breakdown

Service fee	90 BHD
Admin fee	5 BHD

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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Validity2 years

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Children must be under 24 years of age.

Sponsor must be a foreign employee with a valid work permit and residency in Bahrain.

Sponsor must have a minimum monthly net income of BHD 400.

Sponsor must be registered in the LMRA system as an authorized person.

Birth certificate must be provided and attested if required.

Dependent must not hold a valid work permit.

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

Min. Income

4,800 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Copy of child's passport (valid for at least 6 months).

Attested birth certificate (in Arabic or English).

No objection letter from the other parent (if applicable).

Copy of sponsor's identity card.

Proof of sponsor's income (SIO records).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows children to reside legally in Bahrain with their working parent.
Facilitates family reunification for expatriate workers.
Valid for the duration of the parent's work permit.
Standardized online process through LMRA.

Worth Knowing

Children over 24 must apply for residency directly through NPRA under different regulations.
If parents are divorced, custody documents are required.
Residency is dependent on the sponsoring parent's employment.
All documents must be in Arabic or English; translations must be certified.

Application Process

Sponsor logs into the LMRA EMS system.

Navigate to 'New Work Permit' and select 'New Expatriate Permit'.

Select the dependent visa type for children.

Enter required data and upload necessary documents.

Submit the application and pay the admin/service fees (BHD 95 total).

Track application status via the LMRA portal.

Once approved, print the residence permit via the National Portal or contact NPRA.

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